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In addressing the council concerning the agenda item for approval of a System Purchase Agreement between the city and L3-Harris Technologies Inc., Harris said the radios that his department is currently using are outdated, difficult to repair and could pose a threat to his officers.
Harris related an incident in May 2020 in which he and a department sergeant had a burglary suspect cornered at the same time a multi-vehicle accident had many of his officers occupied. He said when he tried to use his radio to call for backup, he had to wait several minutes before he got a response due to the radio not working properly.
Per the agenda packet: “Our current and traditional radio system is dangerously inadequate and is an officer and public safety issue. Joining the newly created Granbury Regional Radio Network (GRRN) and purchasing the dispatch, mobile, and portable L3-Harris radio systems will substantially improve our communications while increasing our first responders’ safety, as well as the safety of the citizens and visitors of Stephenville…
